How do I obtain credit for AAFP CME activities I have completed?

At the conclusion of a live AAFP CME activity, a link will be provided to assist you in reporting your CME for that activity.

To obtain credit for an AAFP self-study or online CME activity (including American Family Physician, Family Practice Management, FP Essentials™, FP Audio™, and CME Bulletin) you must complete a post-test or quiz. CME credit is added to your transcript on the date the post-test or quiz is completed.

Where can I find the online quiz/post-test for the self-study or online AAFP CME product I purchased?

Links to self-study and online CME activity quizzes or post-tests are located on each product's webpage on this website. To quickly find the webpage for the product you purchased, enter the product name in the search field at the top of this window, or navigate to the product page by using the links at the left.

Complete the post-test or quiz from AAFP-produced self-study programs, such as American Family Physician, Family Practice Management, FP Essentials, FP Audio, and CME Bulletin. CME credit is added to your transcript on the date the post-test or quiz is completed.

Why do I have to search the AAFP database before I can report my CME?

Members asked us to enhance the CME reporting process to better meet their needs. Before the enhancement, CME information sent to our AAFP Member Resource Center was reviewed by AAFP staff and then added to a CME transcript. This process often took as long as 72 hours. Many times, the activity title submitted could not be entered.

With the enhancements, the database can help you get the appropriate credit by locating the correct activity title before you enter it. CME credit is added to the transcript upon submission, using the information you provide.

How do I report my completed American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Self-Assessment Modules?

When you complete the self-assessment modules on the ABFM website, the CME credit will automatically be reported to the AAFP.

If you prefer to report it yourself, go to Report My CME, then follow these instructions:

Click "Search Self-Study Activities."

Enter the date you completed the module.

Enter a keyword from the title of the module.

Enter American Board of Family Medicine as the provider.

Click "Search Self-Study."

Select the appropriate module(s).

Click "Report Selected Activities."

My certificate says the activity is approved for AAFP Prescribed credit, but I can’t locate it in the database. What should I do?

Limit your search criteria to the date of the activity and the state in which the activity was held. If you are still unable to find the activity, send a copy of the certificate to the AAFP Member Resource Center by emailing us at aafp@aafp.org or faxing it to 913-906-6075. The AAFP Member Resource Center will update your transcript, and when necessary, work with the CME provider to ensure our course file and your transcript are accurate.

Am I required to submit written documentation of the CME I have completed?

We use the honor system, and no documentation is required. Please retain original certificates of attendance, etc., in your personal files in the event that other organizations require them. If you send them to us, they will not be returned to you. You can report your activity at www.aafp.org/mycme.

How many credits should I report for the individual activities?

Credits are generally equivalent to contact hours. If you spent 1 hour participating in the activity, you should claim 1 credit of CME.

I received an error message when trying to report my CME. What should I do?

Make sure you have completed all required fields.

Make any corrections the error message requests.

Call the AAFP Member Resource Center at (800) 274-2237, or email us at aafp@aafp.org.

How many credits do I report for taking an ABFM or AOA certification?

Credit may be claimed for the certification, or recertification, examination through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Members may self-report this credit up to a limit of 25 AAFP Elective credits per three-year cycle.

I accidentally reported an activity twice. What do I do?

There are three ways to remove the duplicated credit:

Access your CME transcript at www.aafp.org/mycme and click on the delete button next to the duplicated activity.